It happened this morning during commuter rush hour.
UPDATE 09.10am
The Bridge has reopened for southbound traffic fully. The northbound right lane is still closed but traffic is now passing in the bus lane.
✅Samuel Beckett Bridge✅
Samuel Beckett Bridge has just reopened for southbound traffic. The northbound right lane remains closed but traffic is passing in the bus lane@TFIupdates @DCCTraffic @dublincityfm
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) September 26, 2024
The Samuel Beckett Bridge was fully closed to traffic earlier this morning after a truck caught fire.
Gardai and emergency services have been notified and have been approached for comment.
Firefighters have extinguished a vehicle fire on the #SamuelBeckettBridge
Expect delays in the area@livedrive @DCCTraffic pic.twitter.com/q5Qv1Y09fT
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) September 26, 2024
(Image via newsroom)
Image via @petermurnaghan Instagram
More to follow.